
Lionel Messi

Malik Jakupovic
Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Malik Jakupovic represents Philadelphia Union. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Malik Jakupovic's 0. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 0.0. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 16, Malik Jakupovic is 22 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Malik Jakupovic |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Inter Miami CF | Philadelphia Union |
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Nationality | Argentina | USA |
| Age | 38 | 16 |
| Appearances | 14 | 4 |
| Goals | 12 | 0 |
| Assists | 8 | 0 |
| xG | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| G-xG | +0.8 | +0.0 |
| Shots | 84 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 34 | 0 |
| Goals/Game | 0.86 | 0.00 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0 |
| Goal Contributions | 20 | 0 |